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• Vitamin D: The Powerhouse That Makes Everything Work Better

  Think of Vitamin D as the workhorse of the vitamin world, something that has the potential to make every cell in your body function better. Its superpowers include helping to produce hormones, strengthen bones, protect the heart and support the immune system by fighting off bacteria and viruses. Yet nearly 40 percent of Americans are deficient — double that for black- and brown-skinned folks.

• Can Vitamin D Reduce Breast Cancer Risk?

  It’s commonly known that vitamin D helps maintain strong bones, helps the body absorb calcium and can improve heart health. But a recent study indicates vitamin D—specifically, vitamin D3—can even help reduce the risk of breast cancer.

• The M Plan: The nutritional benefits of adding mushrooms to your diet

  What woman doesn’t want to shave inches from problem areas, like the belly, hips, thighs, waist, and upper arms, without shrinking their bust?! Well, The M Plan, a mushroom-rich diet, claims just that. Supporters say that replacing one regular lunchtime snack or dinner with a mushroom dish for 14 days has helped them achieve this goal.